Hi Mam/Sir, I am mother of 8m old. I got Lymphnode TB recently. will my baby get TB if i feed. If i start taking medicine will it impacts my baby or any side effects to him. I am bothering about my baby. could you please advise Thanks

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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy2 years ago

A. normally you will have to start prophylaxis medicine for the child as well when you are remaining in contact with your child so kindly contact your doctor who will tell you which TB medicine needs to be taken for the baby

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